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Steps (stairs) Dream Meaning

Reaching a stage of advancement— social and conscious. Often, stopping in order to gain a better view. Stairs also represent an interim stage between above and below—between head and belly, emotions and intellect, heaven and earth. [1]

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  1. Little Giant Encyclopedia by Klaus Vollmar [Back to dream]

What does STEPS (STAIRS) mean in a dream?


Vision: Climbing stairs: you are on a spiritual journey that will lift you above the common confusions of everyday life, but here, too, you will have to deal with obstacles....

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also see Stairs in Buildings1- Steps in dreams almost invariably suggest an effort made to succeed. Going up steps suggests trying to make things better and improve them, whereas going...

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Reaching a stage of advancement— social and conscious. Often, stopping in order to gain a better view. Stairs also represent an interim stage between above and below—between head and belly,...

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A staircase allows you to move from one place to a destination that is located above or below you. Stairs are symbolic of your ability to raise your consciousness to...

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Stairs are about our ambitions or where we’re heading. Climbing stairs is a metaphor of your fierce ambition and ability to face up to challenges in your life.• More generally...

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Vision: Seeing a spiral staircase: this complicated structure is always forcing us to move in tight circles. You will be thrown back on your own devices. Try to get off...

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(African steps, Footsteps, Loud steps, Tap dancing, Sound of walking) In a dream, loud steps represent distinguished wealthy merchants who are envied for their richness by everyone, and who are...

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According to Jung, stairs are a clear symbol of psychological growth, whereas Freud attributed phallic symbolism to the image. In general, dreams stairs are thought to represent feelings in connection...

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Things we repeat over and over, like habits; move­ment towards greater awareness or insight.Example: We walk around, go upstairs, and I notice a staircase leading to a room or rooms.The...

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1. Steps to move up or down spiritually;2. Steps down can also be bringing you back to place of grounding;3. Taking you to the street.

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Climbing stairs constructed of unbaked bricks suggest that he will enjoy honour in the world by giving charity.

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Having written a dream down, by using highlighting pens to make all matching words the same colour, one can immediately see the main issues in some dreams.Example: ‘We walk around,...

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Changes and transformation starting from below (the unconscious) and coming to the surface (consciousness), or vice versa.A frequent symbol in fairy tales and movies, suggesting personal growth and wholeness.The landings...

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Stains are a sign of guilt.If you discover a stain on clothing, it shows that you need to conduct a thorough cleaning in your daily life. The stain might be...

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Material aspects: From a mundane perspective if we are to live life as fully as we can, we need to understand our own tower. In dreams it may appear initially...

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See Smoke. Cleansing, but also pollution.A phallic symbol.See also Column, Tree, Stairs.

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Getting nowhere, though many steps are taken

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The support that brings everything back into order. Honesty and civil courage.See Stairs, Tower, Skyscraper / High-Rise.

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Steps taken for the completion

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One’s steps; see “barefooted”

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(see Ascetic, Ascent, Balcony, Climbing, Ladder, Stairs)Achievements. Overcoming the odds and getting a second chance. Many heroic figures await their rebirth in a mountainside tomb. Merlin is one such figure.Doing...

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Steps taken to finish or sew up loose ends; see “hem”

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Steps that have to go where they are ordered and not where they desire

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Implies that one’s steps are very immature and dependent upon others

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Worldly steps that do not put their trust in god; see “horse”

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To dream of a descent - by elevator, stairs or otherwise - means you are ready to explore your inner feelings.

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To follow the steps of another’s plan instead of our own, by choice or to appease

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The type of steps that one is walking; see “indian” and “shoes”

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Indicates that positive steps were taken, for “up” is a step of faith; see “staircase”

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The obvious meaning is success through effort. Where do I want to go? Is the goal worth the effort? See Stairs, Ladder.

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Whether up mountains, hills, stairs, or what have you, an increase in status and/or prosperity is forecast in a climbing dream; even if the effort seemed to tax your stretch...

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Emotional and senseless action that requires more clarity and insight. Pay attention to the reality of everyday life. Often reveals a distrust of Self.See Fool, Belt, Door, Stairs.

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Climbing a ladder or stars symbolises the religion of Islam by virtue of which he will acquire high stations in the Hereafter.

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Pain caused by enduring excessive and difficult steps

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Climbing any of these suggest that he will attain high status in the world provided their is something in the dream to suggest this.

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Lacking in total protection, leaving one’s steps in life vulnerable

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Covering of protection for one’s steps, according to color, fit, type, material, etc.; Research accordingly

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A covering of protection for one’s steps, unseen by others; see “stockings”; research style, i.E. Color, etc.

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Assistance to move forward or upward, or to accomplish what you want in life.Movement between aspects of your consciousness (subconscious, conscious, spiritual, etc.), represented by the different floors.See Stairs, Descending,...

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Dreams of climbing stairs, hills or mountains reflect on your ambitions and your ability to face up to challenges in daily life. Were you climbing with ease or difficulty? See...

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Arrows as weapons suggest power, energy and expertise. As a means of pointing the way we should go, they will often hint at the next steps we need to take...

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Material aspects: If we are climbing stairs, or going up in an elevator or lift, we are making a movement towards waking or becoming more aware; we are making an...

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The ability to make progress, go to the next level, or “rise above” a certain situation (or a desire for such).The idea of making progress by taking one step at...

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Gum is an erotic symbol, so dreaming of it signals repressed desires that need to be satisfied. Stepping on someone else’s gum evidences your dependence on that person; and if...

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 To dream a bear thy steps pursues, A cruel foe some mischief brews.

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Whether you used the loom or just observed it in your dream, it indicates that you will soon have to take a step backward, but don’t get discouraged; you will...

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Keeping one’s steps spiritually groomed and going in the right direction; see “groomed”

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If you reach the extreme point of ascent, or top of steps, without stumbling, it is good; otherwise, you will have obstacles to overcome before the good of the day...

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If you dream of seeing or taking a shortcut, you will achieve your goals sooner than you think. Just be certain that you proceed with care and don’t skip any...

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